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IPL 2024 points table after Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders

The Kings showcased remarkable strength during the chase

By Web Desk

April 26, 2024

Jonny Bairstow reacts after scoring a century against KKR. — BCCI

Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 42nd match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens on Friday.

Jonny Bairstow’s unbeaten 108 off just 48 balls with the help of eight fours and nine sixes and Shashank Singh’s explosive innings down the order propelled the Kings to a remarkable win.

Singh scored 68 runs on just 28 at a massive strike rate of 242.86, courtesy of two fours and eight sixes and made sure that his side emerged winners in their 262-run target chase.

Meanwhile batting first, KKR started brilliantly with their opening pair of Phil Salt and Sunil Narine combining for 138 runs before the latter departed after contributing 71 runs on just 32 deliveries.

IPL 2024 points table

It must be noted that Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are the joint-most successful teams in the history of IPL as both sides have won the tournament five times each.

Other than these two, KKR won it twice, while Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Deccan Chargers managed to lift the title once each.

Despite having legendary shorter-format figures like Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis and others, Royal Challengers Bangalore never managed to win the title despite playing the final thrice in 2009, 2011 and 2016.